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Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter 26-27
full-timeMammoth Lakes

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Location

Mammoth Lakes

Type

full-time

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About this role

Seasonal

At Mammoth Mountain, you will live the dream!

Work and play in the majestic mountains with a free season pass that opens the doors to adventure at all Alterra Resorts.  Your whole family can share this excitement with free skiing for dependents and a range of valuable discounts. It is more than a job; it is an opportunity to embrace the beauty of Mammoth Lakes, California. 

Benefits and perks of your adventure here:

  • Ski passes for dependents (spouse/child(ren)/domestic partners) includes free skiing at other Alterra Resorts
  • Free skiing at all Alterra Resorts
  • Ski/snowboarding lessons discounts
  • Equipment Rental discount
  • Friends and Family vouchers
  • Retail & Food discount
  • 401k with company match

*Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Thank you for your interest in joining Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol. This job posting is for the 2026-2027 season. Do not apply through this page until you have completed the form below and your ski test with our Patrol team. Please click the link below and complete the form within to begin the application process. https://forms.office.com/r/S0Gw5RgbkB?origin=lprLink

A little about this position:

  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrollers must be able to provide first aid in both clinical settings and on-slope environments. They must understand and implement mountain safety practices and be able to perform avalanche mitigation techniques based on their experience and skill level. Patrollers must possess the ability to work as part of a team, follow directions, and demonstrate rational decision-making and conservative risk management practices.
  • Applicants must demonstrate advanced to expert level alpine skiing ability prior to being considered for employment.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for employment with MMSP.
  • Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
  • All hired applicants must complete the Ski Patroller Training course. Continued employment with MMSP is contingent upon successful completion of the training course.
  • Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we cannot accept H2B or J1 applicants for this position. Non-US citizens interested in the position must have previous professional patrol experience and strong references to be considered for employment.

Requirements:

  • Patrol candidates must be at least 21 years of age, and either be able to obtain or currently possess one of the following first aid certifications to be eligible for employment: Emergency Medical Responder, Emergency Medical Technician, Outdoor Emergency Care, or Wilderness First Responder (must meet minimum standards of the WMEC). Additionally, applicants must have a current CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer.
  • Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation and all hired applicants will go through the Ski Patroller Training course. Ski Patroller Employment will be contingent on passing this training.
  • We will only consider non-US citizen applicants for this position who have previous professional Patrol experience and have strong references.

Starting pay: $23.50 per hour

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Mammoth Mountain is an equal opportunity employer.

Other facts

Tech stack
First Aid,Mountain Safety Practices,Avalanche Mitigation Techniques,Teamwork,Decision-Making,Risk Management,Alpine Skiing

About Alterra

About Alterra Mountain Company
Alterra Mountain Company is a family of iconic year-round mountain destinations, the world’s leading heli-skiing operations, and Ikon Pass - the premier ski and snowboard season pass offering access to more than 60 iconic mountain destinations around the world. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado and born out of a shared love of the mountains and adventure, the company has brought together some of the world’s most aspirational brands, including: Steamboat, Winter Park and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain, Big Bear Mountain Resort and Snow Valley in California; Stratton Mountain and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe Mountain in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Schweitzer in Idaho; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures and Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio are Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada, Aspenware, the ski industry leader in technology services and e-commerce, and Ski Butlers, the global leader in ski and snowboard rental delivery. For more information, please visit www.alterramtn.co.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Hospitality

What you'll do

  • Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrollers must provide first aid in clinical and on-slope environments while implementing mountain safety practices. They are also responsible for performing avalanche mitigation techniques based on their experience and skill level.

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What does a Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter 26-27 do at Alterra?

As a Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter 26-27 at Alterra, you will: mammoth Mountain Ski Patrollers must provide first aid in clinical and on-slope environments while implementing mountain safety practices. They are also responsible for performing avalanche mitigation techniques based on their experience and skill level..

Why join Alterra as a Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter 26-27?

Alterra is a leading Hospitality company.

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The Ski Patrol Trainee - Winter 26-27 position at Alterra is based in Mammoth Lakes, California, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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